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RA06 TZZ

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Beige Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2023
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

113,898 mi
Last recorded113,898 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2022
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA06 TZZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2022 113,898 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2021 108,445 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2021 108,445 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Front nearside and offside wingmirror covers loss but secure in position

Pass 2 Sep 2020 104,652 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2020 104,652 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 9 Aug 2019 101,462 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Aug 2018 96,458 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2017 87,398 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Oct 2016 77,590 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2015 66,662 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Oct 2014 52,210 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2013 42,827 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Nov 2013 42,827 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 8 Nov 2012 36,982 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 8 Nov 2012 36,982 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Nov 2011 31,527 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2010 27,472 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2009 23,651 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2009 23,651 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Beetle?

Based on 1,719,137 MOT tests across 112,454 vehicles.

71.7%
Pass Rate
4,798
Miles/Year
56
Year Lifespan
112,454
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 44,561
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 33,096
Stop lamp not working 28,079
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 27,964
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 23,197
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RA06 TZZ is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Beige with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

Across all 2006 Volkswagen Beetle models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.5% with a typical mileage of 67,762 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Beetle fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 44,561 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RA06 TZZ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Beetle typically stays on UK roads for around 56 years. At 20 years old, this Volkswagen Beetle is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was RA06 TZZ registered?

RA06 TZZ is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 28 July 2006.

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The MOT history for RA06 TZZ shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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